One hint--it helps to have a veteran's organization like DAV, VFW, TX Vets Assoc to assist in writing the claim(s). I got 10% added to my army retirement separation claims after I developed diabetes type 2 (Agent Orange related) some years later. I used one of these advocacy groups to help me fight the VA bureaucracy, it took about 13 months. They offer some info on their websites, I think you can even do the paperwork with them on the phone. My second round of claims has been 'percolating' for 2+ yrs. Call one or 2 of these vet groups & discuss it with them.

It's sad, but I think the VA's motto is "delay, deny, eventually they'll die!"

I have received 30% connection to agent orange since back in the 90's.I had severe pussules on my legs and back with flare ups still going on. They put me on a steroidal cream and it helps alot, but as a result I now have severe osteoperosis at -2.0. I had a clear visable issue, but kind of damned either way. As for a fight to get comp , no problem for me , but back then they called it agent orange now it is noted as severe skin infectious acne. Just another way to rule me out for getting more compensation.

Health issues i have severe COPD, I have not smoked in 25 or more years so we are saying it is agent orange. the VA position on agent orange is: Delay, Deny and hope i will die. quite simply it is the theme of the VA. there is no positive treatment for it and of course no compensation either.